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    This week's quote is from Omar M. Yaghi: “Scien This week's quote is from Omar M. Yaghi: “Science is the greatest equalising force in the world. Smart people, talented people, skilled people exist everywhere. That’s why we really should focus on unleashing their potential through providing them with opportunity.”
    And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: A new study finds that daily use of kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, is associated with a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The real study looked at kefir use and diarrhea in kids who were taking antibiotics and found no significant effect. But you still get credit if you picked 3, because Steve corrected the wording in the episode to “inadequate Vitamin D levels,” not deficient. Learn more about each item on episode 211!
    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 200 Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2009. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: New studies find that most people grossly overestimate their ability to resist temptation. 2: A new study finds that daily use of kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, is associated with a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. 3: A new study finds that 70% of US children are deficient in Vitamin D. #scienceorfiction
    And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: A new study finds that subjects were more likely to purchase a lottery ticket if they had just spent money on an expensive item. The study found that after buying a lottery ticket, participants expressed more materialistic thoughts. Results: Discord: 33% Instagram: 21% Bluesky: 4% Facebook: 33% Threads: 67% Twitter: 21% Rogues: 80%
    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 201 Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2013. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: New research finds that hearing a salesperson flatter another customer causes a negative reaction to the salesperson but increases the desire to buy an expensive item. 2: A new study finds that subjects were more likely to purchase a lottery ticket if they had just spent money on an expensive item. 3: Researchers find that women are more likely to purchase expensive accessories when they feel threatened in their relationship, and that this strategy works because women are also less likely to pursue a man whose girlfriend has expensive accessories. #scienceorfiction
    And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment. It’s actually better to vary your study environment. Learn more about each item on episode 270! Results: Discord: 67% Instagram: 44% Bluesky: 37% Facebook: 39% Threads: 67% Twitter: 37% Rogues: 75%
    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 201 Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: After studying material, self-testing is more effective at enhancing learning than repeated studying. 2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment. 3: A recent review concludes that there is no evidence to support the notion that different people benefit from different learning styles, such as visual vs auditory. #scienceorfiction
    Thanks to everyone who came out to our Private Sho Thanks to everyone who came out to our Private Show Plus in Kansas! Can’t wait for our Skeptical Extravaganza tonight!
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